hollidays

I am sure that I will be adding a lot this week. This week is the worst out of the year for me. It's a very lonely time. This year is harder then most due to my son being with his dad on Christmas eve to Christmas morning. Then it's dads weekend so I only have him for like 6 hours. Hopefully I can keep myself busy and list out some tips that can help to get past hard times.

This time of year is hard on most of us. I have had serious issues in years past. A year ago I was in the hospital due to my depression. That was the second time in one year. I was the one that decided I needed to go. I didn't hurt my self just had really bad thoughts and knew I needed to get help and fast. I am happy to say that I haven't had too hard of a time this last year. Although there has been allot going on this year I am actually doing better then I ever thought I would. I have been having some down points but seem able to snap out of them fast. I think it is good for people with depression to learn about what is going on with them and know there are resources out there to help them and that they need to take care of them selves. Also having a good support system helps allot. I have great support and that has helped immensely. If you are reading this and have any questions I am open to answer them. I want to help people out by letting them know it is ok to be deppressed and that it is best to get help.

Me

So I decided to finally start a blog. I wasn't sure what I would put on it. But I have figured out that I am going to talk about what it is like for me. Life with depression and being a single mom.

I don't want you to feel sorry for me. I have lived with this for a long time. Yes it has gotten worse over the years but I am still here and getting stronger.

I'm going to try to post exactly how I feel and not hide behind my mask. It may take time to let it all out.

I think that this may help me in the long run. To beable to be open with my self and others.

I also want to let people to know that not all people that are depressed are crazy!! There are actually very few that are what they portray in the movies.